In this special anniversary episode, host Melissa Franks celebrates three years of The Opt In Podcast, a journey that began as a mission to mentor women navigating corporate life and has since evolved into a platform for small business owners seeking clarity, strategy, and real talk about entrepreneurship.

Melissa takes us on a heartfelt walk down memory lane; from hiding her pregnancy to avoid career setbacks, to breaking free from corporate politics, to the birth of this podcast and the business it helped shape. She shares what she’s learned from three years behind the mic, how the show has grown with her, and why she’s more committed than ever to helping others “opt in” to what matters most.

In This Episode:

• The origin story of The Opt In Podcast, from corporate walls to creative freedom.
• What it was like to launch a podcast while leaving the C-suite behind.
• How life’s detours . . . from layoffs to reinvention . . . shaped the evolution of the show.
• The pivot from corporate career coaching to small business strategy and growth.
• Why consistency (one episode every week!) has been the secret to staying in the game long term.
• Melissa’s reflections on growth, communication, and staying authentic through change.
• A recommitment to transparency, honesty, and evolution as The Opt In Podcast moves into its fourth year.

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